SecureIDNews | Schlage integrates Mercury Security for wireless access control

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies revealed that its Schlage wireless panel interface module now integrates to Mercury Security access control panels via RS485.

With a new protocol, a single Mercury access panel can manage up to 64 Schlage wireless devices including the modular designed AD-Series, which lets users change credential technologies or networking capabilities without removing the lock from the door. It is also backwards compatible with the WA-Series network locks, exit trims and portable readers.

By integrating the panel interface modules directly with the access control panels, the need for wireless gateway modules is eliminated – thus reducing the cost per door of wireless access control solutions.

University of Virginia puts Schlage to the test

The University of Virginia recently participated in a test deployment of Schlage modular wireless locking systems, according to SecurityInfoWatch.

The university tested Schlage’s ANSI compliant AD-4000 wireless locks with dual credentialing, which allows students to use their campus issued ID card and a unique PIN to access residence halls and rooms. And because the locks are online and wireless, school officials have the ability to update access control permissions and create immediate lockdowns.

University enables IDs for bus rides

The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. has deployed an application to make sure only students ride the school’s bus system between its campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis, says Read Winkelman, vice president of sales at CBORD.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University upgrades security with Salto

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, has begun installing Salto System’s XS4 wire-free security solution as part of a major rolling access control system upgrade.

RF IDeas launches reader for physical access control

RF IDeas has announced the release of its new pcProx Enroll reader for physical access control.

According to RF IDeas, the reader is compatible with more than 300 million physical access proximity cards, allowing employees to use their building access card for other forms of identification and security throughout the workplace.

New Schlage smart credential readers unveiled

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced the availability of a new line of Schlage contactless smart credential readers - operating on 13.56 MHz frequency – and designed to address the industry’s current requirements while providing a foundation and scalability for future applications.

Verizon, AT&T look to trial 'Mercury' in several cities

AT&T and Verizon will launch trials of their new contactless payment system - codenamed Mercury - at markets in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Salt Lake City and Austin, Texas according to fiercemobilecontent.com.

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Schlage integrates Mercury Security for wireless access control